Cheap Homes for Rent in Bucktown Neighborhood of Chicago, IL from $1,000 (20 Rentals)

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Search the lowest-cost Homes available for rent right now in the Bucktown area of Chicago.

property at 1877 N Milwaukee Ave

$1,795

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$1,795

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$1,795

Studio, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Now

1877 N Milwaukee Ave

ChicagoIL60647

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property at 1656 W Cortland St

$2,150

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$2,150

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$2,150

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Jun 1

1656 W Cortland St, Unit 6

1656 W Cortland St
ChicagoIL60622

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property at 1610 N Bosworth Ave

$2,295

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$2,295

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$2,295

2 Bedroom, 2 Bath Home for Rent

Available Jun 1

1610 N Bosworth Ave

ChicagoIL60642
property at 2222 W Diversey Ave

$2,300

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$2,300

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$2,300

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Jun 1

2222 W Diversey Ave, Unit 306

2222 W Diversey Ave
ChicagoIL60647

Cheapest Available Bucktown Apartments for Rent

 
Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Lathrop1 Bedroom X 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1,750

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Bucktown, IL

As of April 09, 2026 the best value apartment in the Bucktown area is the $2.31 price per square foot 2735 4/3 Model at 2653-2743 N Wayne Ave in the in the Bucktown neighborhood starting from $5,500. The second greatest value Bucktown apartment is the 2338 N Greenview Ave Model at 2338 N Greenview Ave, Unit 3 starting at $4,000 with a $2.00 price per square foot in the Bucktown neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Bucktown apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
2653-2743 N Wayne Ave2735 4/34BR,3BA$2.31
2338 N Greenview Ave, Unit 32338 N Greenview Ave3BR,2BA$2.00
2116 W Concord Pl, Unit A02C2116 W Concord Pl2BR,1BA$1.56
1214 W Wrightwood Ave1214 W Wrightwood Ave2BR,1.5BA$2.47
2320 N Southport Ave2320 N Southport Ave2BR,1BA$2.47
1809 W Wabansia Ave, Unit G1809 W Wabansia Ave2BR,1BA$2.10
2509 N Marshfield Ave, Unit 2R2509 N Marshfield Ave2BR,1BA$2.22
2424 N Greenview Ave, Unit 1F2424 N Greenview Ave1BR,1BA$2.20
2219 N Hoyne Ave, Unit 2R2219 N Hoyne Ave1BR,1BA$2.39
2221 N Hoyne Ave, Unit 22221 N Hoyne Ave1BR,1BA$2.49

Frequently Asked Questions about Bucktown

What type of rentals are currently available in Bucktown?

There are currently 582 Apartments for Rent in Bucktown, IL with pricing that ranges from $1,250 to $14,077. There are also 126 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Bucktown ranging from $1,030 to $11,500.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Bucktown?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Bucktown ranges from $1,030 to $11,500 with an average monthly rent of $4,096.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Bucktown?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Bucktown range from $3,195 to $14,077, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $2,500 to $6,000. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $6,495 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $3,795.

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